Tamiya item 70187 - Balsa Strip 1.7x75x305mm*3 Construction Materials
Great for Hobby Crafts and Design Projects
Because lightweight and pliability, balsa timber may be used for many model-building and design task applications. This set features 75x305mm strips which can be 1.6mm dense, making them an easy task to make use of. You can draw your desired forms and styles in the balsa lumber, then simply cut them straight down with a craft blade and smooth the edges with sandpaper. Craft relationship might be employed to glue pieces together. The finished balsa creation is painted with acrylic, enamel, as well as Tamiya spray paints.
*For models to be used in or near water, like vessels, waterproofing work (including, finish with lacquer paint) is needed.
What exactly is Balsa Wood
Balsa timber is especially stated within the tropical areas of south usa (the lumber within set is product of Ecuador). It really is quite light and versatile, makes it a facile task to work well with, so it is popular all over the world for different pastime and design applications.
Component Outlines
Utilize a pencil or pen to draw the outlines of your respective forms on balsa timber. To prevent making grooves inside timber, usually do not press too much.
Cutting
an art blade may be regularly cut right out the drawn kinds. Cannot try and slice the component down in one move, but rather apply 2-5 cutting shots, utilizing a new knife blade and cutting at an angle for most helpful results. A ruler may help for cutting right lines. Like other forms of lumber, balsa timber has grain method. It really is safer to cut with all the current grain than cut inspite of the grain, for that reason be sure to bear in mind the grain direction whenever cutting.
Finishing
The balsa timber might be whittled with a skill blade. You can also utilize Tamiya Finishing Abrasives (P180 - P320) in order to make a smooth surface.
Gluing
Wood glue / art relationship is the most suitable.
Painting
Balsa timber is painted with Tamiya's wide range of hobby paint things, including acrylic, enamel, spray paints, and markers. You may also utilize standard musician paints or oil-based color pencils.
Reinforcing
When building a 3d model, it is suggested to strengthen the dwelling through inside using triangular-shaped pieces. Another method is by using more glue over the joint. For smaller components, using immediate concrete for them will make them harder to divide.
